Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva 2008

Critical Acclaim: 97 pts Tim Atkin; 95 pts James Suckling; 95 pts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate; 92 pts Decanter.

Winemaker Notes: Vibrant red leading slightly towards amber. Light fresh texture with notes of vanilla and dried berry aromas. Rich, very dry, smooth, developed. Firm tannins and good balance.

"Lots of dried fruit with plum, light raisin, chocolate and toasted oak. Some balsamic undertones. White truffles and dried flowers. Medium body, creamy tannins and savory, balsamic undertones. Extreme and unique, as always."- James Suckling. 

"The nose of the 2008 Viña Tondonia Reserva is very elegant, fresh and with an herbal twist, starting to show the complexity of the aged wines that are sometimes still too young when they are released 10+ years from the vintage! The palate is medium-bodied, with lightness and depth, very classical with extra freshness and all that is needed for a long development in bottle. This is the more Tondonia of the two vintages I tasted side by side. There are notes of maple syrup, smoke, licorice and crisp fruit. The palate is more austere, crunchy and reveals the chalkiness of the soils. There’s more definition and precision here."- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. 

Varietal: 75% Tempranillo; 15% Garnacho; 5% Graciano; and 5% Mazuelo.